How to experience Tucson
  • 1. What is Tucson's defining desert biome?
A) Chihuahuan Desert
B) Mojave Desert
C) Great Basin Desert
D) Sonoran Desert
  • 2. A popular activity in Tucson is stargazing. Where is a good place to do that?
A) Kitt Peak Observatory
B) University of Arizona campus
C) Downtown Tucson
D) Park Place Mall
  • 3. What mountain range dominates the eastern skyline of Tucson?
A) Santa Catalina Mountains
B) Tortolita Mountains
C) Santa Rita Mountains
D) Tucson Mountains
  • 4. What is a famous landmark church located in Tucson's downtown?
A) Valley of the Moon
B) St. Philips Plaza
C) San Xavier del Bac Mission
D) St. Augustine Cathedral
  • 5. Which of these is a popular Tucson hiking trail?
A) Broadway Boulevard
B) Sabino Canyon
C) Congress Street
D) Gates Pass Road
  • 6. What is a popular local food to try in Tucson?
A) Philadelphia Cheesesteak
B) Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
C) Sonoran Hot Dog
D) New England Clam Chowder
  • 7. Tucson is known for its vibrant art scene. Where can you find art galleries?
A) Speedway Boulevard
B) Kino Parkway
C) Grant Road
D) Fourth Avenue
  • 8. What is the name of Tucson's minor league baseball team?
A) Tucson Saguaros
B) Phoenix Suns
C) Arizona Cardinals
D) Arizona Diamondbacks
  • 9. What popular Tucson park features scenic desert views and hiking trails?
A) Sentinel Peak Park ('A' Mountain)
B) Reid Park
C) Gene C. Reid Park
D) Saguaro National Park
  • 10. When is the best time of year to visit Tucson for mild weather?
A) Fall and Spring
B) Summer
C) Winter
D) Anytime
  • 11. What is the state flower of Arizona, commonly seen in Tucson?
A) Daisy
B) Sunflower
C) Rose
D) Saguaro Cactus Blossom
  • 12. What type of museum is the Pima Air & Space Museum?
A) Art Museum
B) History Museum
C) Aviation Museum
D) Science Museum
  • 13. Which of these is a popular resort located in Tucson?
A) Empire State Building
B) Las Vegas Strip
C) Disneyland
D) Miraval Arizona
  • 14. What Native American tribe's land surrounds the San Xavier Mission?
A) Navajo
B) Hopi
C) Tohono O'odham
D) Apache
  • 15. Which of these is a popular Tucson event featuring live music?
A) July 4th Fireworks
B) Tucson Folk Festival
C) Super Bowl
D) Thanksgiving Parade
  • 16. What is a common type of cactus found in the Sonoran Desert around Tucson?
A) Palm Tree
B) Pine Tree
C) Oak Tree
D) Saguaro
  • 17. What is the name of the scenic drive that leads to the top of Mount Lemmon?
A) Catalina Highway
B) Ajo Highway
C) Ina Road
D) Oracle Road
  • 18. What is the name of the botanical garden at Tohono Chul Park?
A) Japanese Garden
B) Rose Garden
C) Rainforest Garden
D) Desert Botanical Garden
  • 19. What is a popular way to experience the desert landscape around Tucson?
A) Surfing
B) Hiking
C) Ice Skating
D) Skiing
  • 20. What is the name of the annual gem and mineral show held in Tucson?
A) Tucson Auto Show
B) Tucson Gem and Mineral Show
C) Tucson RV Show
D) Tucson Boat Show
  • 21. What is a common animal that can be found in the Sonoran Desert around Tucson?
A) Lion
B) Coyote
C) Polar Bear
D) Penguin
  • 22. What is the University of Arizona's mascot?
A) Sun Devils
B) Bruins
C) Wildcats
D) Trojans
  • 23. What is a popular place to view desert wildlife near Tucson?
A) Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
B) Phoenix Zoo
C) Central Park Zoo
D) San Diego Zoo
  • 24. What is a popular way to get around downtown Tucson?
A) Roller Skates
B) Sun Link Streetcar
C) Horseback
D) Hot Air Balloon
  • 25. What is the name of the historic theater located in downtown Tucson?
A) Fox Tucson Theatre
B) Movie Tavern
C) Loews Theatre
D) AMC Theater
  • 26. What type of cuisine is Tucson known for?
A) French
B) Southwestern
C) Japanese
D) Italian
  • 27. What is the name of the river that runs through Tucson (though often dry)?
A) Colorado River
B) Amazon River
C) Santa Cruz River
D) Mississippi River
  • 28. What is a type of local architecture style found in Tucson?
A) Modern
B) Gothic
C) Victorian
D) Adobe
  • 29. Which of these is a unique experience in the Biosphere 2 near Tucson?
A) Underwater restaurant
B) Space shuttle launch
C) Indoor ski slope
D) Human-made closed ecological system
  • 30. What is the name of the mountain range that is west of Tucson?
A) Rincon Mountains
B) Santa Catalina Mountains
C) Tucson Mountains
D) Santa Rita Mountains
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